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Improve Stack widget error message for bounded constraints (#173352)
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📝 Description
This PR improves the assertion error message in the Stack widget when it
receives unbounded constraints from its parent (e.g., when placed
directly inside a Column or ListView without a bounding widget).

 What Changed
Replaced a generic assertion:
<img width="1918" height="300" alt="Screenshot 2025-08-06 213549"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/24d90dfb-6876-4fa2-85ee-01c3c1efd7b8"
/>

With a detailed, developer-friendly message:
<img width="2388" height="630" alt="Screenshot 2025-08-07 011126"
src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d74bcd2a-5550-454c-9388-fa9aff9d9167"
/>




Fixes: #172481

This PR addresses the confusing assertion error when a Stack is given
unbounded constraints. By adding a descriptive message, developers will
have clearer guidance on how to resolve layout issues involving Stack
inside widgets like Column or ListView.




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